{"id":237374,"date":"2026-04-07T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/easton-says-its-new-ec90-alx-all-road-and-gravel-crankset-is-its-lightest-and-strongest-ever\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:00:00","slug":"easton-says-its-new-ec90-alx-all-road-and-gravel-crankset-is-its-lightest-and-strongest-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/easton-says-its-new-ec90-alx-all-road-and-gravel-crankset-is-its-lightest-and-strongest-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Easton Says its New EC90 ALX All-Road and Gravel Crankset is its Lightest and Strongest Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Easton Cycling<\/a> has added some brand-new cranks to its EC90 ALX lineup<\/a>. With the EC90 ALX Crankset, Easton aims to set the new benchmark for all-road and gravel drivetrains. These cranks are a completely new design, slotting into the lineup as the brand\u2019s flagship carbon cranks and the \u201clightest they\u2019ve ever made.<\/em>\u201d On top of that, Easton claims that they\u2019re the \u201cstrongest on the market<\/em>,\u201d based on the results of in-house testing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

They come in five lengths, two spindle widths, and 1x and 2x configurations for the ultimate in fitment options and compatibility. They\u2019ve also been designed for the long haul, with a stainless steel wear plate and a lifetime warranty. Easton says the new EC90 ALX is \u201ca crank that\u2019s lighter, stronger, and built to perform wherever the road takes you<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The EC90 ALX cranks are made from lightweight carbon fiber with a unique look thanks to the stainless steel wear plate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Easton EC90 ALX Crankset Details<\/h2>\n

If you weren\u2019t already aware, Easton Cycling and Race Face are part of the same family of brands. This explains why the new EC90 ALX cranks have the same design language as the latest Race Face Era SL<\/a> and the standard Era cranks. The crank arms themselves are shaped the same, but it\u2019s the stainless steel wear plate that really makes them look like they could be the exact same cranks.<\/p>\n

According to Easton, the new EC90 ALX replaces its longstanding EC90 SL as the new flagship carbon crankset. This new model is a complete redesign. \u201cThe crank arms, inserts, and spindle were engineered from the ground up to eliminate every possible gram of material, and address rider pain points<\/em>,\u201d says Easton, \u201c We maximized power transfer, minimized weight, increased heel clearance, and incorporated unscuffable protection<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Easton’s new EC90ALX cranks are claimed to be lightweight and super tough. They look pretty nice, too.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Easton says the new cranks are the \u201cstrongest on the market<\/em>\u201d thanks to a \u201cunique carbon fiber layup, advanced resin system, and proprietary insert bonding process<\/em>.\u201d This gives them excellent power transfer and durability to meet and exceed the demands of any road or gravel ride or the cyclocross racecourse. Additionally, the stainless steel wear plate was shaped and positioned specifically in the area typically impacted by heel rub to prevent scuffing and wear.<\/p>\n

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The length is not specified here, but 322 grams is pretty darn light.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Weight<\/h3>\n

Reshaped crank arms reduce bulk and weight as much as possible, and Easton\u2019s new Lite-Spline (LS) spindles take it even further. Available in both standard and wide, the LS CINCH spindles were designed with shorter splines, aka wave taper interfaces, thereby reducing interface dept, bulk, and protrusion of the outboard crank edge. Easton states this design \u201cachieves 2mm more heel clearance and a 35g weight reduction versus the outgoing EC90 SL<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Easton says the EC90 ALX crankset in a 170mm length with a 40T Shimano chainring weighs just 419 grams, \u201cmaking it one of the lightest cranks in its class without sacrificing strength or durability<\/em>.\u201d According to the spec chart below, the 170mm crankset with the standard LS spindle without a chainring weighs 329 grams. The picture above of the cranks on the scale shows a 322-gram weight, which is perhaps a shorter crank length.<\/p>\n

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All the options.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lengths <\/h3>\n

Speaking of lengths, the EC90 ALX cranks come in five lengths, which should cover the needs of virtually every rider out there. The options are 160, 165, 170, 172.5, and 175mm. <\/p>\n

Specs<\/h3>\n
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Compatibility<\/h3>\n
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“Strongest on the Market”<\/h3>\n

Easton says the new EC90 ALX cranks are the \u201cstrongest on the market<\/em>\u201d based on the results of its in-house strength testing. The chart below has a description of the test, along with the results, if you\u2019re interested in seeing where that strength claim is coming from.<\/p>\n

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Easton EC90 ALX Crankset: Pricing and Availability<\/h2>\n

Easton\u2019s new EC90 ALX crankset is sold with the crankarms and spindle separately, so buyers can ensure they get the crankarm length and spindle length that fits their setup. So, when you purchase, we’re told the website prompts the customer through these steps, and the pricing is as follows:<\/p>\n